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As Mrs Aranraj processed the transaction, she became suspicious as the men urged her to hand the card back and decided to call her husband.

Upon ringing him, the group rushed behind the till, grabbed the card and goods and fled the premises.

Brave Mrs Ajanraj gave chase but the men – who had got into a grey VW driven by Dupres – reversed over her before making off.

The expectant mother was taken to Southend Hospital where she was found to have serious internal injuries as well as face and head injuries - she still suffers health problems as a result of the incident.

Dupres, who pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, was sentenced to three years in prison for first offence and one year in prison for the latter charge, which will be served concurrently.